Together RPG - JRPG - Phantasy Star 2 - 7/11 -> 9/11

[TheSSNintendo]

Working on Uzo Island, and twice already I had to retreat because one of my party members got wiped out.

[BoneSnapDeez]

DEM CLOUDS.

[sonic2041]

I made it to Dark Force, but I think I have to go back and level for a while, (i'm only level 24 for Rolf)

[BoneSnapDeez]

Good news - the final boss is easier than Dark Force.

[sonic2041]

There are two things I don't like about Dark Force, How it uses the evil energy thing and makes all my characters useless, and It kind of bothers me that I can't see how much damage I am doing.

What strategy did you use when you defeated him?

[BoneSnapDeez]

I was low level as well... Low enough so that Amy didn't have NaSar, which I assume is the same boat you're in.

Do you have Star Mists? They are extremely helpful - Shir can steal them from Paseo, assuming she's level 10. I went in with a large stock of Star Mists (at least 6 or so) and Trimate. Also, every character had a weapon or piece of armor in their inventory that casts GiRes when used as an Item. Rolf and Rudo attacked most turns, only healing when desperate. Kain used the Storm Gear as an Item most turns (it casts GiZan), as I found it stronger than his attacks. Amy was my healer, either casting Sar/NaRes or using Star Mists/Trimate. Don't stress over being possessed by Dark Force, nothing can be done so just wait until it's over.

Now Mother Brain (final boss) is easier as she is more likely than Dark Force to attack only one character at a time. The same strategy applies though, basically.

If you do decide to go wild leveling up Rolf gains Megid at level 35 and Amy learns NaSar at level 30. Makes things much easier.

[TheSSNintendo]

Just finished Climatrol and barely got by NeiFirst.

[TheSSNintendo]

So I'm about to start working on the Dams, and already have Kain up to Level 11. So my question is this, even though it's been asked before: What party do I go with and for the future?

Rolf/Rudo/Kain/Amy or Rolf/Rudo/Kain/Anna?

[BoneSnapDeez]

Dude you need Amy, she's the games best healer.

Rolf/Rudo/Kain/Amy is the best party is my opinion.

Rolf, Rudo, and Amy are irreplaceable. You could swap Kain out for Anna or Hugh, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it. Shir is useful only for stealing.

[sonic2041]

Just finished the game. I had to bring Rolf up to level 29. After finishing, I realized that this game is quite linear, there really aren't any side quests. Is this typical of JRPGs of this age. I know once you get into SNES era there are more side quests, even in games like Mario RPG.